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VIDEO: Watch Highlights from Last Night's ACM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2014
George Strait won entertainer of the year, and Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban were the top winners of the night. Below, check out highlights from last night's ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on CBS!...
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2014
George Strait won entertainer of the year, and Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban were the top winners of the night. Below, check out highlights from last night's ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on CBS!...
Blake Shelton & Luke Bryan to Return as Hosts of 50TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2014
The 50th anniversary of Country Music's Party of the Year® will be broadcast LIVE from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas...
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2014
The 50th anniversary of Country Music's Party of the Year® will be broadcast LIVE from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas...
The Band Perry Opens 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 06, 2014
The 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS will open with an explosive performance by The Band Perry, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, tonight, April 6....
by TV News Desk - April 06, 2014
The 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS will open with an explosive performance by The Band Perry, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, tonight, April 6....
49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Presenters Announced, Includes Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and More
by Courtnie Mele - April 05, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that David Nail, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood have been added as presenters on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The ceremony, which will be co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, will be b...
by Courtnie Mele - April 05, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that David Nail, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood have been added as presenters on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The ceremony, which will be co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, will be b...
Dierks Bently, Brad Paisley & More Join ACM AWARD Performance Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - April 03, 2014
Dierks Bentley with Sheryl Crow, Lee Brice, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts will all perform on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. I...
by Caryn Robbins - April 03, 2014
Dierks Bentley with Sheryl Crow, Lee Brice, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts will all perform on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. I...
The Band Perry to Open 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2014
The 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS will open with an explosive performance by The Band Perry, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 6...
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2014
The 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS will open with an explosive performance by The Band Perry, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 6...
Fan Voting for ACM Awards Now Open
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014
The Academy of Country Music, the Ram Truck brand and Kohl's Department Stores announced today that fan voting is now open for the Entertainer of the Year award, which will be powered by Ram for the fifth year in a row, as well as the ACM New Artist of the Year award, which will be presented by Kohl...
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014
The Academy of Country Music, the Ram Truck brand and Kohl's Department Stores announced today that fan voting is now open for the Entertainer of the Year award, which will be powered by Ram for the fifth year in a row, as well as the ACM New Artist of the Year award, which will be presented by Kohl...
Brett Eldredge, Justin Moore & More to Perform at ACM Fan Jam
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that ACM New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's nominees Brett Eldredge, Justin Moore, and Kip Moore will perform...
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that ACM New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's nominees Brett Eldredge, Justin Moore, and Kip Moore will perform...
Country Music Legend Merle Haggard to Be Honored at 2014 ACM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2014
Merle Haggard will be honored with the Crystal Milestone Award on the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to commemorate Haggard's prolific 50 years in country music....
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2014
Merle Haggard will be honored with the Crystal Milestone Award on the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to commemorate Haggard's prolific 50 years in country music....
Darius Rucker to Host ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic in Las Vegas, 4/5
by Tyler Peterson - March 19, 2014
The Academy of Country Music announced today that chart-topping country music star and ACM Award nominee Darius Rucker will return to host the ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic at TPC Las Vegas for the third consecutive year on Saturday, April 5, 2014. The ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Cla...
by Tyler Peterson - March 19, 2014
The Academy of Country Music announced today that chart-topping country music star and ACM Award nominee Darius Rucker will return to host the ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic at TPC Las Vegas for the third consecutive year on Saturday, April 5, 2014. The ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Cla...
Lady Antebellum, Stevie Nicks & More Join ACM AWARDS Performance Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2014
Eric Church, Toby Keith, and Lady Antebellum with legendary musician Stevie Nicks have been added to the all-star lineup of performances scheduled for the 49th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2014
Eric Church, Toby Keith, and Lady Antebellum with legendary musician Stevie Nicks have been added to the all-star lineup of performances scheduled for the 49th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
Aldean, Bryan, Urban & More Set for AMC AWARDS Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced ACM Award nominees Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards....
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced ACM Award nominees Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards....
Radio Award Winners Announced for the 49th ACM Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
The Academy of Country Music announced today the full list of radio award winners that will not be televised due to time constraints during the live telecast of the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sun...
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
The Academy of Country Music announced today the full list of radio award winners that will not be televised due to time constraints during the live telecast of the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sun...
Brad Paisley with Special Guest Darius Rucker to Headline Summerfest 2014
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2014
Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, which has earned him numerous awards including three GRAMMYs...
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2014
Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, which has earned him numerous awards including three GRAMMYs...
Luke Bryan to Perform with Florida Georgia Line at ACM Fan Jam in Las Vegas, 4/6
by Tyler Peterson - February 07, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, will make a special performance at the 4th Annual ACM Fan Jam live remote at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Sunday, April 6, 2014. The performance is in addition to his ...
by Tyler Peterson - February 07, 2014
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, will make a special performance at the 4th Annual ACM Fan Jam live remote at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Sunday, April 6, 2014. The performance is in addition to his ...
Harris Center for the Arts to Welcome Clint Black for Acoustic Show, 2/27-3/1
by Tyler Peterson - February 06, 2014
The 'future Country Music Hall of Famer' (Los Angeles Times) returns to Harris Center for the Arts with an intimate trio setting in an all-new show. His auspicious country music career started with a bang, really unlike any other. The debut recording, Killin' Time, boasted five Number One hits-unpre...
by Tyler Peterson - February 06, 2014
The 'future Country Music Hall of Famer' (Los Angeles Times) returns to Harris Center for the Arts with an intimate trio setting in an all-new show. His auspicious country music career started with a bang, really unlike any other. The debut recording, Killin' Time, boasted five Number One hits-unpre...
Ken Burns' COUNTRY MUSIC Coming to PBS in 2018
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2014
PBS today announced at the Television Critics Association a new addition to the Ken Burns pipeline, COUNTRY MUSIC. The film will air in 2018....
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2014
PBS today announced at the Television Critics Association a new addition to the Ken Burns pipeline, COUNTRY MUSIC. The film will air in 2018....
Tickets to Trisha Yearwood's Feb. 2014 Performance at Wharton Center Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2013
Trisha Yearwood, award-winning country music artist and author, makes a stop at Wharton Center for one night only Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, as part of the “Live at Wharton” series. Tickets may be purchased at www.whartoncenter.com, 1-800-WHARTON or at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office at Wh...
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2013
Trisha Yearwood, award-winning country music artist and author, makes a stop at Wharton Center for one night only Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, as part of the “Live at Wharton” series. Tickets may be purchased at www.whartoncenter.com, 1-800-WHARTON or at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office at Wh...
Montgomery Gentry & Charlie Daniels Band Play Orleans Arena Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2013
As part of Boyd Gaming's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo entertainment line-up, the Orleans Arena welcomes country music superstars Montgomery Gentry and The Charlie Daniels Band tonight, December 14....
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2013
As part of Boyd Gaming's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo entertainment line-up, the Orleans Arena welcomes country music superstars Montgomery Gentry and The Charlie Daniels Band tonight, December 14....
Brad Paisley Receives Video Visionary Award and Performs at AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 10, 2013
Country music superstar, American Country Award nominee and 2010, 2011 and 2012 American Country Award winner Brad Paisley will receive the Video Visionary Award during the American Country Awards airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas tonight, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on ...
by TV News Desk - December 10, 2013
Country music superstar, American Country Award nominee and 2010, 2011 and 2012 American Country Award winner Brad Paisley will receive the Video Visionary Award during the American Country Awards airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas tonight, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on ...
Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan to Co-Host ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2013
Four-time ACM Award winner Blake Shelton and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will return to co-host Country Music's Party of the Year®, the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2013
Four-time ACM Award winner Blake Shelton and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will return to co-host Country Music's Party of the Year®, the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan to Return to Co-Host ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2013
Four-time ACM Award winner Blake Shelton and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will return to co-host Country Music's Party of the Year®, the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2013
Four-time ACM Award winner Blake Shelton and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will return to co-host Country Music's Party of the Year®, the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
Brad Paisley to Receive Video Visionary Award & Perform on AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS on FOX
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2013
Country music superstar, American Country Award nominee and 2010, 2011 and 2012 American Country Award winner Brad Paisley will receive the Video Visionary Award during the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS...
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2013
Country music superstar, American Country Award nominee and 2010, 2011 and 2012 American Country Award winner Brad Paisley will receive the Video Visionary Award during the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS...
Brad Paisley & Kids Wish Network Grant Wishes to Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2013
As the 47 th Annual Country Music Awards approach all eyes are turned to this year's hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Country Music artist Brad Paisley is no stranger to success, a three-time Grammy award winning country singer-songwriter with over thirty-two top ten songs on the Billboard M...
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2013
As the 47 th Annual Country Music Awards approach all eyes are turned to this year's hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Country Music artist Brad Paisley is no stranger to success, a three-time Grammy award winning country singer-songwriter with over thirty-two top ten songs on the Billboard M...
Montgomery Gentry & Charlie Daniels Band to Play Orleans Arena, 12/14
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2013
As part of Boyd Gaming's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo entertainment line-up, the Orleans Arena welcomes country music superstars Montgomery Gentry and The Charlie Daniels Band on December 14....
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2013
As part of Boyd Gaming's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo entertainment line-up, the Orleans Arena welcomes country music superstars Montgomery Gentry and The Charlie Daniels Band on December 14....
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